Understanding the Complexity of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
PAD is difficult to diagnose by symptoms alone, and only 25% of patients with PAD are recognized and undergo treatment.
If you or anyone you know has high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or heart disease, or if they smoke cigarettes or have a family history of cardiac disease or stroke, then chances are that peripheral artery disease (PAD) already has or will touch your life. PAD is a manifestation of systemic atherosclerosis,
These articles, written by the doctors and staff at The Cardiovascular Care Group and the Vein Institute of New Jersey cover:
- Tackling Atherosclerosis Head On
- Diagnosing PAD
- Minimally Invasive PAD Treatments
- Surgical Reconstruction for PAD
- Optimizing Wound Care
- Healthy Living for the Vascular Patient